LEGAL PROCESS, METHODS AND INSTITUTIONS
LAW5PMI
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Legal Process, Methods and Institutions introduces students to the study of law, the core legal institutions and sources of law in the Australia. The subject places the study of law in the context of legal practice, legal theory and issues of justice. Students develop essential skills for studying law including case analysis, legal problem solving, legal research and written and oral communication. The subject examines what is law and explores both adversarial and non-adversarial approaches to dispute resolution. Topics include the history of law making in Australia, the doctrine of precedent and the origins of legal reasoning, indigenous law and its relationship with the common law, the legal profession, legal community centres and current problems of access to justice.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesMid Semester Assignment, Oral Presentation, Take Home Exam
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMJD
Co-requisitesN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Victorian Criminal Charge Book
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJudicial College of Victoria
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Various cases and statutes
Resource TypeOther resource
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PublisherAvailable on-line
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Problem Solving Exercise (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Research Essay (3500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |